LONG BEACH, CA, Nov. 22, 2004 -- Earth Tech Inc., a business unit of Tyco Engineered Products & Services, and a global provider of consulting, engineering and construction services, has opened an office in London to expand its water infrastructure and environmental business in Europe.
The new office is located at Parkshot House, 5 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey. The phone number is +44 20 8334 7171. The European Division of Earth Tech is managed by Libby Gawith.
In addition, the company has appointed two executives to lead its business development efforts in Europe.
Joining Earth Tech's Global Water Infrastructure Development Group is Thierry Noel, vice president of business development. He will direct Earth Tech's project development initiatives in Europe, focusing on large and long-term business opportunities in the water, wastewater and waste infrastructure markets. He will also support similar project development efforts in Asia. Prior to joining Earth Tech, he served in a similar position for Suez Environment's European Water Division, Ondeo.
Jim Kirkwood, European environmental director, will lead the expansion of Earth Tech's environmental business in Europe, including waste management, remediation and environmental consultancy projects. Prior to joining Earth Tech, Kirkwood served as group operations director for Skanska UK.
Earth Tech also maintains United Kingdom offices in Tankersley, Cardiff, Exeter, Warrington and Newry in Northern Ireland. With 130 offices worldwide, the company has a presence throughout Europe, including in Ireland, Germany, Portugal, Hungary, Sweden, the Czech Republic as well as offices in Turkey.
Earth Tech Inc. is a global provider of a full suite of engineering, construction and operations services to the water/wastewater, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. A business unit of Tyco Engineered Products & Services, Earth Tech employs more than 8,500 talented people, delivering services to customers in 17 countries. Founded in 1970, Earth Tech is based in Long Beach, Calif.
Tyco International Ltd. (www.tyco.com) is a global, diversified company that provides vital products and services to customers in five business segments: Fire & Security, Electronics, Healthcare, Engineered Products & Services, and Plastics & Adhesives. With 2004 revenues of $40 billion, Tyco employs 260,000 people worldwide.
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